Shore excursions

We are your one-stop consolidator for discounted shore excursions from the ports of Livorno and La Spezia. We specialize in providing cruiseship passengers with private sightseeing tours, port transfers and extended pre-cruise and post-cruise trips wherever you want in Italy. Our special designed excursions for both individual and small groups, giving the client a chance to break away from the crowds and enjoy a refreshing and more personal approach. Our exclusive excursions are synchronized to the client’s cruise ship schedule for peace of mind and often feature more variety, are usually more intimate and are priced below the cruise line’s offerings. The great advantage of our service is the emphasis on giving a far superior service. Shore excursions can add significantly to the cost of a cruise vacation. Although cruising is a great “all inclusive vacation” value, it does not include the sightseeing tours at each port. Differently from ship buses, the license we own allows driving throughout historical centers and restricted areas thus avoiding long and tiring walks... Our english speaking driver-guide will pick you up directly at the gangway showing a sign with your name and at the end of the tour, or whenever you want, he will bring you back to the port.

Families are welcome: we can supply for baby seats (from 0 to 5 years age) and stroller, without any charge.

Siena and San Gimignano (8 hours)

Pisa and Lucca (8 hours)

Pisa and Florence (8 hours)

Chianti wine tasting tour (9 hours)

Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and Certaldo (9 hours)

Florence Full Day (8 hours)

Chianti tour & Outlet Shopping (9 hours)

Pisa & Tuscan Seaside ( 8 hours)

Pre or Post Cruise Package

Siena and San Gimignano (8 hours)

Pick up in the morning from the port and through the beautiful countryside of Chianti (with stops along the way to admire and photograph the beautiful landscapes), reach after about one hour and a half the Medieval town of San Gimignano, located on the top of a hill and famous for its towers, Unesco world heritage. Initially seat of a small etruscan village during Hellenistic period (II-III century. BC), it really started its history around the tenth century. Once we reach the village, some time at leisure for visits. Then depart to Siena (about 45 minutes transfer), the famous antagonist city of Florence during the twelfth century: many attractions not to be missed, including the famous Piazza del Campo where twice a year runs the horse race “Palio”, the Tower "del Mangia", the Cathedral, the Cathedral of St. Dominic......Free time for lunch and visits (if required we can provide professional local guides in many languages). Return in the late afternoon to your ship.
Our vehicle can access directly into “Ztl area” (areas forbidden for cars without authorization) or pedestrian zones of each destination, thus avoiding long and tiring walks.

Pisa and Lucca (8 hours)

Pick up in the morning from your ship to reach Pisa (about 30 minutes transfer) to admire the magnificence of Piazza dei Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Dome. Free time for visits. After about 1 hour stop, drive cross the lovely old town of Pisa and then go to Lucca (about 1 hour transfer): arrived at the destination, our driver will leave you in the historic centre so that You can easily reach walking the main attractions of this city also called the city "of one hundred churches." Among the attractions not to be missed, the church of San Michele in Foro, the church of San Giovanni e Reparata and the famous Cathedral of San Martino which chapel, built by Matthew Civitali holds the sculpture of the Holy Face. An last but not least, certainly one of the features that make the city of Lucca unique in the world, Torre Guinigi: 44 metres high with a magnificent oak planted on its summit. Very romantic walk will be over the ancient walls nowadays become a green park, enjoying the beautiful landscape of a city and of the many towers that stand out on the horizon of what once was a defensive fortification but now retains the charm to keep intact the heart of a beautiful Medieval city. Free time for lunch and return to the port (about 1 hour transfer) in the late afternoon.
Our vehicle can access directly into “Ztl area” (areas forbidden for cars without authorization) or pedestrian zones of each destination, thus avoiding long and tiring walks.

Pisa and Florence (8 hours)

Pick up in the morning from your ship to reach Pisa (about 30 minutes transfer) to admire the magnificence of Piazza dei Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Dome. Free time for visits. After about 1 hour stop, drive cross the lovely old town of Pisa and then go to Florence, the capital of the Renaissance art (about 1 hour transfer). Our first stop will be at the Piazzale Michelangelo to enjoy the glorious panorama of the city. The tour continues in the historical center with stops at the beatiful Santa Croce Square, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio. We strongly recomend a visit in the Uffizi museum or the Accademia museum. We can reserve the entrance avoiding long queues but we need to know if you are interested at least 1 month before the tour (too many request!). Free time at your own for visits and shopping. In the afternoon, you'll meet our driver and he'll drive you back to the port.

Chianti wine tasting tour (9 hours)

Leave in the morning from your ship, and through the picturesque hills of Chianti (with the possibility of stopping to take pictures and admire the landscape) we will reach the first stage of the day: Greve in Chianti, town feature called "capital" of Chianti Leisure ... for visits. Continue your tour for the first tasting of the day at Castle Verazzano famous for its history and its excellent wine production. Then reach the picturesque medieval village of Montefioralle where we can make a lunch stop (cost not included). We then go to the famous Abbey Coltibuono, to admire one of the most beautiful landscapes of this area of Tuscany, and then visit Castellina in Chianti, another characteristic town of Chianti: small pause for a coffee. The last stop of the day will be a small winery in S. Donato, where you can taste different types of wines. Return to the port in the late afternoon.

Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and Certaldo (9 hours)

Three pearls of Tuscany of the Middle Ages: departure in the morning from your ship, towards Monteriggioni that we will reach in about 45 minutes. A wonderful example of small medieval stronghold perfectly preserved despite centuries, so often chosen as the scene of film set in the Middle Ages. Time to relax and to visit. After about 2 hours continue our tour to reach the Medieval town of San Gimignano, located on the top of a hill and famous for its towers, Unesco world heritage. Initially seat of a small etruscan village during Hellenistic period (II-III century. BC), it really started its history around the tenth century. Free time for visits and for lunch.
In early afternoon continue to Certaldo, or rather to Certaldo Alto, ancient village of Etruscan and Roman origin. Reach the top by cable leading into the heart of this magnificent example of Medieval architecture, the birthplace of the famous Italian writer Boccaccio. Free time for visits, and in the late afternoon return back to the port. Our vehicle can access directly into “Ztl area” (areas forbidden for cars without authorization) or pedestrian zones of each destination, thus avoiding long and tiring walks.

Florence Full Day (8 hours)


Pick up at the port and drive to Florence (about 1 hour driving). Florence represents the cradle of Renaissance, thanks to Medici court and their patronage which attired artists and writers, it became the central point for the cultural life during 15th and 16th centuries. But just during 13th and 14th centuries Florence gave us some illustrious character like Giotto, Cimabue, Arnolfo di Cambio and Orcagna who left with their masterpieces in the city of Lily, a lot of models for all Italian art.

Let’s start our tour from Piazzale Michelangelo where you can enjoy the most beatiful panorama of the city. Nearby you can also see the white and green marble façade of the S. Miniato al Monte church - an example of the Florentine Romanesque style.

We proceed with Piazza della Signoria. It is to medieval town planners that we owe the historic city centre of this city. Palazzo della Signoria, named also Palazzo Vecchio is located on a corner of the homonymous square. Initially it was the seat of Priors of arts (heads of guilds) then it became temporarily under Cosimo I of Medici, the place of Medici gouvernement.

From this square you can't miss the Uffizi Museum designed by Vasari for Cosimo I in 1560 which represents a typically 16th century scenographic conception. If you want to visit it, please advise so we can reserve the entrance. The same if you want to visit the Academy Gallery, palace founded by the Grand Duke Peter Leopold well known museum because it hosts famous sculptures like the “David” of Michelangelo.

Lunch in a traditional Florentine “trattoria” (cost included). In the afternoon you will have some free time for relax or for shopping.

During your free time don't forget to see the Ponte Vecchio which represents one of the most famous bridge in the world and the most ancient in Florence. We have a proof of his existence since the 10th century, but a flood of the Arno in 1333 destroyed the primitive structure.

Before returning to the port, our driver will show you Palazzo Pitti, planned by Filippo Brunelleschi, the biggest and the most important palaces in Florence.

"Chianti tour & Outlet Shopping" - 9 hours

This trip is dedicated to those who want to enjoy the wonders of Chianti combining shopping at one of the most famous outlets of Tuscany.

Leave the port in the morning and, after about 40 minutes, we’ll leave the main road to begin driving into the magnificent territory of Chianti through small villages surrounded by hills filled with vineyards and olive trees .... obviously with the opportunity of making stops to take pictures along the way!

After about 1 hour and a half we'll make a visit to a small winery located in the midst of quiet hills to discover the most famous product of this land: wine! Here the owners will lead you during a tour of the property and the cellars, followed by a wine tasting of the famous Chianti wine. In case interested it is possible to buy wine that will be delivered directly to your home.

After tasting, head towards Montefioralle, a small medieval village on top of a hill, from which you will enjoy a fantastic landscape. The tour continues to Greve in Chianti, a little town also known as "capital of Chianti": here you will enjoy some time relaxing among the small shops of the main square, browse among the stalls perhaps while tasting a good gelato ....!

After the stop, crossing landscapes still green and silent, we’ll reach the famous "The Mall" outlet, the perfect palce for "fashion victims": here you can find the most famous brands such as Gucci, Valentino, Armani, Cavalli, etc, discounted up to 50%. Time at leisure and chance to eat at various bars or restaurants inside the Mall outlet.

Around 4pm we’ll quit The Mall to return to port, where we arrive around 5.30pm.

"Pisa & Tuscan Seaside" - 8 hours

This is the perfect day trip for those who prefers to have total relaxation combining a visit to Pisa with the beautiful beaches of the Tuscan coast.

Departure from the port in the morning and after about 30 minutes we'll reach Pisa and its most famous monuments, which have been making this town famous all over the world for centuries: The Leaning Tower, the Dome and the Baptistery. Stop about 1 hour to visit these incredible monuments with the possibility of climbing the Leaning Tower (reservation is needed, we strongly suggest to advice us in advance).

The tour will continue to Forte dei Marmi (about 45 minutes driving), a small, elegant and lively town on the sea characterized by wide clean beaches and many beautiful trendy shops overlooking the main streets. Possibility of renting beach umbrella and deckchairs at one of the famous private beaches (cost not included). Don't forget to take with you beach towel and swimsuit!!

Here you will have 5 hours of free time to relax as well as the opportunity to do shopping.

For lunch, you will find various bar and restaurants in the area....and have the opportunity to taste a delicious gelato ....!

In the afternoon, return to the port after having passed through the lovely seaside villages of Marina di Pietrasanta and Viareggio.

Cinque Terre Tours - 10 hours

Departure for this wonderful land overlooking the sea, from where you can admire some of the most beautiful landscapes in world: this are the so called Cinque Terre.

Leave in the morning from the port to Riomaggiore (about 1 hour and half transfer) and free time to visit this beautiful location. Depending on the weather, we strongly recommend to reach the little village of Manarola trough a walk along the panoramic path known all over the world as "The Way of love", built in the Twenties, about 900 meters over the sea, very charming and romantic.

In the village of Manarola, and after a quick stop, you can take the local train (whose tickets will be delivered by our driver in Riomaggiore), which is the best way to visit this beautiful and memorable side of this Italian coast. The train stops in Corniglia, Vernazza and finally in Monterosso, where our driver will be waiting for Your return transfer (about 2 hours) in the late afternoon back to the port.

Pre or Post Cruise Package

If you have a couple of days available before or after your cruise, why don't you combine a short stay? We will provide for a "package" including private transfer at the arrival/departure (or both) from/to any italian airport + the hotel reservation of the category you prefer through our Travel Agency.

Let us handle all this, you just have to relax and forget all the problems concernig transportation, luggages, reservations, stikes, and other waste of time.....

For further information please contact our booking office, we are sure to offer you always the best price...!

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